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Spring Cleaning and
Health Benefit
BREWING
Good news for coffee lovers — regular consumption of coffee may
provide signifi cant health benefi ts, including:
Decreased risk of depression. A study by the National Institutes
of Health found those who drink four or more cups of coffee daily
are 10 percent less likely to be depressed.
Delayed Alzheimer's disease onset. Researchers from the
University of South Florida and the University of Miami found
that people older than 65 who consumed higher levels of caffeine
develop Alzheimer's disease two to four years later than those
with lower caffeine intake.
Reduced risk of cancer. According to the Harvard School of
Public Health, coffee drinkers are less likely to develop liver,
breast, colon and rectal cancers.
ASTHMA
If you or a loved one suffer from asthma, clearing dust from your home may seem
like a good idea. But what you clean your home with can make all the difference.
Many cleaning supplies contain chemicals, including volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), that can aggravate asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
VOCs can be found in chlorine bleach, detergent, rug and upholstery cleaners,
and furniture and fl oor polish.
How can you clean your home and keep your lungs safe? The American Lung
Association recommends using baking soda for scrubbing and a mix of vinegar
and water to clean glass and other surfaces. Looking for organic cleaning
products? The Environmental Working Group offers a "Guide to Healthy
Cleaning" at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.
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